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Structure and Function of the Cell
Cornell Notes – Reading
Section 4.1 (p. 69-71)
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The History of Cell Biology
What discoveries led to the
development of the cell theory?
Who was Robert Hooke and what did he
discover?
Who was Anton van Leeuwenhoek and
what did he discover?
What is the cell theory?
List the three parts of the cell theory?
What invention fueled developments in
cell biology? Why?
What are the seven basic characteristics
of living organisms?(pg 6-9)
Section 4.2 (p. 72-76)
What is cell diversity?
What does the shape of the cell tell you?
Give a few examples.
How are cells limited in size? (What is
the “trend”)
How does the “trend” relate to nutrient
uptake and waste removal?
What are the basic parts of a cell?
Introduction to Cells
What is the function of the plasma (cell)
membrane?
What is the cytoplasm?
What is the cytosol?
What organelle functions as the control
center of the cell? Explain
What are the two basic types of cells?
Describe prokaryotic cells. Give an
example.
Describe eukaryotic cells. Give an
example.
What is cellular organization?
Use figure 4-9 page 76 to fill in the
diagram.
Organism
What is a colony of cells?
As organisms evolved and became
multicellular what happened to their
cells?